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APTN News Brief
Daily update on what's making headlines in Indigenous country across Canada and beyond.
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Concerns voiced over fast tracking major projects at Assembly of First Nations meeting
Our featured story: the fast tracking of major projects in Canada remains a concern among many First Nations, a topic that came up a lot Wednesday at this…
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"Completely burned down": Namaygoosisagagun First Nation consumed by northern ON wildfire
Our lead story: able only to watch their home town burn to the ground, residents of Collins First Nation flee for their lives by boat—one of at least five…
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Proposed nuclear waste storage site generates mixed reaction in northwestern Ontario
Our lead story: a proposed nuclear waste storage site near Wabigoon First Nation and the northwestern Ontario town of Ignace stirs mixed reaction, as some…
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Indigenous people face widespread mistreatment, disrespect during pregnancy and childbirth: survey
Our lead story: new Canadian data from a first-ever national survey of respectful maternity care paint a picture of widespread mistreatment and disrespect…
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4 First Nations jointly call on Canada, Manitoba to combat health and housing crises
Our lead story: a public health emergency is declared in the Island Lakes region of northeastern Manitoba, as four First Nations jointly call on all levels of…
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Shocking development at B.C. coroner's inquest into death of 20-year-old Tatyanna Harrison
Our lead story: at the B.C. coroner's inquest into the 2022 death of 20-year-old Tatyanna Harrison—last seen in downtown Vancouver months before her body was…
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Fatality at Thunder Bay District Jail comes weeks after calls to shut down 'death trap'
Our lead story: an inmate dies at the Thunder Bay District Jail—a facility some call a 'death trap'—just weeks after calls for its closure by First Nations…
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Family wants answers from Manitoba gov't after in-custody death of Kinonjeoshtegon woman
Our lead story: a family from Kinonjeoshtegon First Nation demands answers from the Manitoba government after the death of 25-year-old Kiana Everett in…
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Feds, AB share details on proposed west coast pipeline, pledge 1M barrels/day
Our lead story: Prime minister Mark Carney and Alberta premier Danielle Smith jointly announce a proposed west coast pipeline that, if built, would see a…
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PM joins B.C. premier to announce multi-billion-dollar economic partnership
Our lead story: prime minister Mark Carney travels to B.C. to announce a major economic partnership agreement with premier David Eby, including $10B to expand…
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Australian court rejects genocide charges against King Charles, elder considers next move
Our featured story: with an Indigenous elder's application to charge King Charles with genocide rejected by an Australian appeals court, he now looks into…
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Out-of-control fires trigger evacuations in the Northwest Territories
Our lead story: Two remote communities in the Northwest Territories are being evacuated as out-of-control wildfires continue to grow closer.
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Councilor from Whale Cove, Nunavut faces sexual assault and manslaughter charges
Our lead story: A councilor from Whale Cove, Nunavut is facing charges of sexual assault, manslaughter and criminal negligence causing death.
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Three dead following plane crash near Fort Simpson
Our lead story: Northwest Territories fire crews and community members are dealing with the aftermath of a plane crash near Fort Simpson. RCMP and NWT fire say…
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Ottawa moves to fast-track Mackenzie Valley Highway and Grays Bay port under Building Canada Act
Our lead story: Ottawa is considering fast-tracking three major infrastructure projects under the Building Canada Act, but the move is already raising concerns…
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Leaf Rapids in crisis following string of violent incidents
Our lead story: residents of the former northern Manitoba mining town of Leaf Rapids say their community is in crisis. After a string of violent incidents…
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Manitoba court appoints first-ever associate chief judge of Reconciliation
Our lead story: headed into National Indigenous Peoples Day weekend, Manitoba's provincial court announces the creation of Canada's first associate chief judge…
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Grassy Narrows renew calls for action, apology for mercury-laden river system
Our lead story: members of Grassy Narrows First Nation in northwestern Ontario visit Ottawa to call on the Carney government to clean up mercury deposits in…
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30 years into boil water advisory, First Nation sceptical of feds' new Clean Water Act
Our lead story: ongoing reaction to the Carney government's long-awaited release of its First Nations Clean Water Act, from federal opposition parties and a…
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Mixed reviews for Liberals' long-awaited First Nations Clean Water Act
Our lead story: the Carney government introduces its long-awaited First Nations Clean Water Act to mixed reviews from First Nations leaders.
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Feds report decrease in toxic drug deaths, but numbers still historically high
Our lead story: the federal government reports a 23% decrease in toxic drug deaths between 2024 and 2025, but notes the overall numbers remain higher than they…
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Carney government about to finally introduce First Nations clean water bill: sources
Our featured story: sources say the Carney government will introduce long-awaited First Nations clean water legislation on June 16—days before Parliament is…
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Coroner's inquest into Kevin Mamakwa death at Thunder Bay jail over, family calls for its closure
Our lead story: as jury considers its recommendations at coroner's inquest into 2020 death of Kingfisher Lake First Nation man Kevin Mamakwa, his family leads…
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Senate committee recommends creation of single federal wildfires coordination agency
Our featured story: pointing to slow wildfire responses due to overlapping government jurisdictions, a new Senate committee report recommends a single, federal…
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Nutrition North program needs serious revamp: Inuit Tapirit Kanatami
Our lead story: as Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami releases its poverty reduction strategy for residents across Inuit Nunugat, ITK president Natan Obed says the…
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Bill criminalizing forced/coerced sterilization passes House unanimously
Our lead story: Bill S-228—federal legislation to criminalize forced or coerced sterilization—unanimously passes third reading in the House of Commons.
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Winnipeg walk memorializes missing/murdered Indigenous men and boys
Our lead story: a Winnipeg walk is held to raise awareness about missing and murdered Indigenous men and boys, to support families left with more questions…
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Senate votes to not make residential school denialism a punishable crime
Our lead story: efforts by some Senators to amend Bill C-9—the proposed federal anti-hate legislation—in order to include residential school denialism as a…
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Chiefs in northeast Saskatchewan await supports after 3 homicides in as many weeks
Our lead story: calling it a violent crime crisis, First Nations leaders in northeast Saskatchewan await support after three homicides in as many weeks…
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Charges yet to be laid against double shooting suspect in Pelican Narrows, Sask.
Our lead story: RCMP in northeast Saskatchewan say a suspect is now in custody following a double shooting in Pelican Narrows, but say charges have yet to be…
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Supreme Court dismissal of Wolastoqey Nation appeal not well understood: legal expert
Our featured story: legal expert Pam Palmater says the Supreme Court dismissal of Wolastoqey Nation's application to challenge a New Brunswick Court of Appeal…